Fightin’ 5

    (Charlton, 1964-1967, 1981-1982)
™ and ©1966 Charlton Publications, Inc.

The Fightin’ Five consisted of Hank Hennessey, a captain from the special forces and the unofficial leader of the Five; Granite Gallero, his right-hand man, and an expert in weaponry; Frenchy the Fox, a specialist in demolitions and underwater work; Irv the Nerve, a highly resourceful former investigator; and Tom Tom, and Olympic wrestler. They pool their skills to combat crime and such fanciful villains as D.E.A.T.H. (Dedicated Enemies of And Traitors to Humanity—also the first initials of each member’s names). Despite the agents’ high-tech schemes, the Fightin’ Five always win out with their wits.

This series is also notable for issue #40’s introduction of Peacemaker in a backup story. Peacemaker was Chris Smith, a man who deplored violence but would strap on a special battle suit and confront evil directly when there was no other option. Eventually Peacemaker moved to DC where he became a much darker character.
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Fightin’ 5 #29

October, 1964
Cover Price: $0.12
1 copy available for $4.98 		Joe GillBill Montes, Bill Molno
Fightin’ 5 #30

December, 1964
Cover Price: $0.12
2 copies available from $4.50 		Joe GillBill Montes, Bill Molno
Fightin’ 5 #31

February, 1965
Cover Price: $0.12
1 copy available for $5.00 		Joe GillBill Montes, Bill Molno, Sam Glanzman
Fightin’ 5 #34

September, 1965
Cover Price: $0.12
1 copy available for $1.00 		Joe Gill, Frank McLaughlinBill Montes, Frank McLaughlin
Fightin’ 5 #35

November, 1965
Cover Price: $0.12
2 copies available from $4.00 		Joe GillBill Montes, Ernie Bache
Fightin’ 5 #36

January, 1966
Cover Price: $0.12
1 copy available for $20.00 		Joe GillRocke Mastroserio
Fightin’ 5 #37

May, 1966
Cover Price: $0.12
1 copy available for $10.00 		Joe Gill, Frank McLaughlinBill Montes, Frank McLaughlin
Fightin’ 5 #38

July, 1966
Cover Price: $0.12
1 copy available for $3.00 		Joe GillBill Montes
Fightin’ 5 #39

September, 1966
Cover Price: $0.12
1 copy available for $6.00 		Joe GillBill Montes
Fightin’ 5 #43

December, 1981
Cover Price: $0.50
2 copies available from $3.25 		Joe GillBill Montes, Bill Molno
Fightin’ 5 #45

April, 1982
Cover Price: $0.60
3 copies available from $3.25 		Joe GillBill Montes, Bill Molno, Sam Glanzman
Fightin’ 5 #46

June, 1982
Cover Price: $0.60
1 copy available for $3.98 		Joe Gill, Frank McLaughlinBill Montes, Frank McLaughlin, Rocke Mastroserio
Fightin’ 5 #48

October, 1982
Cover Price: $0.60
2 copies available from $3.98 		Joe GillRocke Mastroserio